“Beyond Restless: The New Science of Sleep, Longevity & Human Performance”

Dr. Sahil Chopra is reimagining sleep as the single most powerful lever we have to extend vitality and unlock human potential. The Harvard-trained sleep physician explains how his company is pioneering continuous longitudinal sleep testing using medical-grade wearables and AI to create personalized interventions for patients.• Traditional medicine fails patients with sleep issues by prescribing medications without investigating root causes• Most physicians receive only four hours of education on sleep during medical school• Multi-night sleep testing at home provides more accurate data than single-night lab studies• Effective sleep assessment requires asking specific questions about falling asleep, staying asleep, feeling rested, and daytime tiredness• Melatonin supplementation is most effective for circadian rhythm disruptions at doses of 0.5-3mg• Key sleep hygiene principles include consistent sleep/wake times, bedroom darkness, morning light exposure, and reserving the bedroom only for sleep• The best approach for weaning off sleep medications involves gradual tapering while monitoring sleep data• For shift workers, strategies include melatonin, timed eating, and appropriate use of FDA-approved stimulants• Dr. Chopra maintains his own sleep health through regular exercise, time-restricted eating, and consistent sleep/wake timesVisit empowersleep.com to learn more about Dr. Chopra's approach to sleep medicine and his medical-grade sleep testing technology.Visit Dr Jason Littleton's website:  https://www.jasonmd.com/Follow Dr Jason Littleton on Instagram and Facebook:  https://www.instagram.com/TheConciergeDocPodcastWatch Dr Jason Littleton on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheConciergeDocPodcastDisclaimer:Access to the Information and materials contained in this podcast is at your own risk. The information contained is presented for the purpose of educating the consumer on a variety of wellness and health care topics (the “Information”). Nothing contained is intended to be instructional for medical diagnosis or treatment. The Information contained is compiled from a variety of sources. The Information should not be considered complete and not exhaustive and should not be in place of a visit or consultation with your own primary care doctor.